Habitat: Fields and waste areas. Leaf: Green leaves, lower on the plant, deep lobed.
1.5 to 3 in. long, alternate Stems: Green, long skinny stalks. Flowers: Bright yellow flowers, each aout .5in
wide. 4 petals on each. Park Location: N 40˚ 20.157' W 80˚ 06.127' Form: Flower stocks/small shrub Fruit: beaked, fruit is close to
stem. .5 in long. Buds: 4 sided seed pod, small. Bark: none. Range: Throughout North America, but very rare
in Southeast. Economic/Ecological Importance: Flower buds
and young leaves can be cooked and eaten. Eaten by songbirds. Toxicity: not toxic. Perfectly safe. Fun Fact: Member of Broccolli and Brussell sprout family.
Brassica nigra
Leaf: Green leaves, lower on the plant, deep lobed.
1.5 to 3 in. long, alternate
Stems: Green, long skinny stalks.
Flowers: Bright yellow flowers, each aout .5in
wide. 4 petals on each.
Park Location: N 40˚ 20.157' W 80˚ 06.127'
Form: Flower stocks/small shrub
Fruit: beaked, fruit is close to
stem. .5 in long.
Buds: 4 sided seed pod, small.
Bark: none.
Range: Throughout North America, but very rare
in Southeast.
Economic/Ecological Importance: Flower buds
and young leaves can be cooked and eaten. Eaten by songbirds.
Toxicity: not toxic. Perfectly safe.
Fun Fact: Member of Broccolli and Brussell sprout family.